Pipe Shaping, Video Blog #5
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- www.jalanpipes.com
Shaping a pipe from a block of briar. This is the first step toward making a briar pipe. The cut block of briar is taken, a shape is chosen, and the rough shape is sculpted using a grinding disk.
Great looking shop, I really enjoyed your video. I learned a lot but still have a lot to learn. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent video, can't wait til the drilling video. That's what I really want to learn next so I can order blocks instead of kits.
@tommykinda I've never done it myself, but I've asked about this before. Generally, I believe the most common technique is to drill the draft hole close to the chamber, then use a ball bit to grind through the chamber wall to meet the draft hole. The connection should be a millimeter or two above the bottom of the bowl, and slightly off-center to improve smoking, reduce moisture, and make it easier to clean. Takes careful prep to get it lined up. At least that's the extent of my understanding.
excellent, I can't wait to see a demonstration of the drilling video!
@alphaqlater Thanks! I'll be working on a drilling video using this same pipe. My plan is to show the pipe the whole way through in a series of videos. Should be fun! And I do hope it is helpful.
@jalanpipes Fascinating. I certainly don't doubt you are correct. It's funny how there are so many "experts" out there with their own methods, most likely pushing bad information upon us newcomers.
@silvermediastudio The technique that you describe is not common at all. Many people use precise measurements, others use little more than natural sensation. I drill some on my lathe, and others by hand after shaping the pipe. I always drill my chamber down to the draft hole with the same bit, level with the bottom. Very few high-grade pipemakers deviate from this. People experiment, but always come back to: level with the bottom, U-shaped bottom, and dead center for a dry, happy smoke.
@MultiCmiller With what? my fingernails? ;-) This is how pipes are made by almost all artisan pipemakers in the world.
This is, for what it's worth, only rough shaping. Final shaping is all done with files, knives, and sandpaper.
@tobaccoburner :) Nope, no ocean in earshot. I am a pipemaker, after all! Thank you much. Keep watching for more videos...
How did you go about mounting your sanding disc to your motor? I have a motor I plan to use, but I'm not sure about the setup.
If you get a chance can you show how to drill the extreme bends ? Like a oom-paul shape. It boggles me
it would be better if you did the shaping by hand but it wouldnt be as fast